How will it work?

"Whenever a UK IP address attempts to access a website with age-restricted content, the user will have to verify they are over 18.

"They will not be able to view explicit content until they have proven their age.

"Given that the government has not created its own verification system for websites to use, website operators will need to choose from a number of different age-checking software services on the market."

This ban could help to protect your children. (Image: Getty Images)

AgeChecked allows users to confirm their age via an anonymous username and password, which is only given to a user after they've verified themselves by a credit card or driving licence.

Mr Graham added: "Each time the user logs on to the website in question, they will not have to re-verify themselves in order to access it.

"Instead, they simply sign in as normal and they will be granted instant access.

"This way, compliant age checks can be carried out without disrupting the user’s journey."

Data protection

Of course people have privacy concerns, especially about porn companies linking people's identities and preferances.

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What matters to you

"That’s why it’s so important that age-gating software does not work in silo; but rather plays a role in an overall solution.

"Underage access to adult content is a problem that needs support from both parents and government to be properly tackled going forward.

Censorship

Mr Graham said: "The whole point of the new age verification regulations is simply to prevent children from stumbling across pornographic content; these measures will not have any control over what content adults can and cannot view."